Your Geography

I long to travel through all your territory
taking long steps on the way.
I want to explore every nook of your crannies,
investigate every feature of your geography.
I want to be an expert of your topography
memorize every contour, every aspect.
I want to lose myself in your forests
learn from your lowlands and climb your hills.
I want to survey and map you
I want to draw and paint and photograph you
You are my chosen homeland,
my island paradise
I can never leave you
I am marooned on you forever.